Kholodets

Name: Kholodets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork trotters, halved; 2 lbs beef shank, cubed; 4 qts cold water; 1 yellow onion, peeled; 1 carrot, peeled; 2 bay leaves; 10 whole black peppercorns; 2 tsp fine sea salt; 6 garlic cloves, minced

A traditional jellied meat dish slow simmered from rich bones and seasoned with garlic. Served cold as a savory centerpiece for holiday meals.

380 minMediumServes 8280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork trotters, halved
2 lbs beef shank, cubed
4 qts cold water
1 yellow onion, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
2 bay leaves
10 whole black peppercorns
2 tsp fine sea salt
6 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs halved pork trotters and 2 lbs cubed beef shank into a large stockpot, cover with 4 qts cold water, and bring to a boil.
2

Skim off any foam, reduce heat to low, and stir in 1 peeled yellow onion, 1 peeled carrot, 2 bay leaves, 10 whole black peppercorns, and 2 tsp fine sea salt.
3

Simmer uncovered for 6 hours until meat falls off the bone and reaches an internal temperature of at least 195°F.
4

Strain broth, discard bones and vegetables, shred the meat into serving dishes, fold in 6 minced garlic cloves, pour broth over top, and chill until set.

Questions

How long does Kholodets keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Kholodets?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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